Recipes
Spelt Salad with Lemony Sorghum Vinaigrette
Spelt is a species of wheat (some will say that spelt is a close relative of wheat) that was a very important crop in ancient and medieval times, but now it is only commonly grown in Europe. It's been around in the United States since the 1890s,...
Freekeh and Garbanzo Salad
I came across this idea while working on a THV11 This morning segment on Ancient Grains and knew it would be one I would definitely want to try. Freekeh is one of those super nutritious grains you really should try. I know you love your quinoa,...
Classic Tabbouleh Salad
A classic tabbouleh (also spelled tabouleh) salad is made with bulgur wheat which is actually cracked wheat. Truly, it is more of a lemony herb salad than a grain salad since it contains a considerable amount of flat-leaf parsley and other...
Hearty Chicken Greek Salad with Feta Vinagrette
What's the greatest invention of this century? No. Not the cell phone. Although, it has changed our world, hasn't it. Now you can NEVER get away from your job. Or your kids. Or your parents. Heck. It's not even the computer which I'm using right...
Happy Birthday Buglet!
Our precious baby girl turns 10 today. That's just not possible. Just yesterday...I'm sure it was yesterday...she was all wrapped up in pink bows. I'm sure it was just yesterday was the day she learned to crawl And took bubble...
Blueberry, Strawberry and Chicken Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette
Spring has finally arrived (I hope!) in Arkansas. Our strawberries are just finding their way into the local markets, and they'll be finding their way into lots of dishes at our house. This Blueberry, Strawberry and Chicken Salad uses my...
My Spicy Take on P.F. Chang’s Garlic Noodles
I'm pretty much in a rut when it comes to what I order at P.F. Chang's. I really do try to consider other options, but if I'm headed there, it's probably because I'm craving lettuce wraps, stir-fried rice or these garlic noodles. Yes, I...
Spicy Black Beans
I love black beans, Hubby, not so much. This is the man who dearly loves his pinto beans, so go figure on the black ones! For my THV11 segment this week, I made Puffy Tacos (Have you made those yet?). Hubby got to have those for a couple...